
Copyright Meritor, Inc., 2020
MM-0861 / Revised July 2020
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Printed in USA
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Assembly
Gear & Shaft Installation into the Transfer
Case Halves
Before installing the gear shafts, refer to ”End Play Check & Adjust-
ment” on page 63 for the correct shim pack starting thickness.
Install the Gear Shafts & Assemble the Case Halves
1. Lubricate all bearing cups and cones, gears, and shaft assemblies
before installation into the case. Use SAE Grade full-synthetic
40W or 50W oil, Meritor specifi cation O-81.
2. Use a mallet or press and sleeve to install the bearing cups into
the bore until correctly seated. Refer to “Tools” on page 107 to
identify the correct sleeve for the model being serviced. Refer
to ”End Play Check & Adjustment” on page 63 for initial shim
stack up requirements. Figure 6.14.
Figure 6.14
NOTE: The sleeve tool number will vary by model
4007156a
PRESS
SLEEVE,
TOOL
905473-92
BEARING
CUP
3. With the inside of the front case facing UPWARD, install the single
idler shaft (MTC-4213X only), or rear output shaft (MTC-4208X/
XP/XL/XLEV & MTC-4210X/XP/XL/XLEV), and double-gear idler
shaft assemblies (all models). Figure 6.15.
Figure 6.15
4000203a
4. Position the clutch collar onto the shift fork. Position the shift fork
and clutch collar onto the front output shaft clutch hub.
5. Install the push rod into the transfer case.
6. Install the front output shaft, shift fork, and clutch collar in the
front case. The shift fork will slide over the push rod. Figure 6.16
and Figure 6.17.
Figure 6.16
4000204a
Figure 6.17
4000205a
7. Install the release spring over the push rod and shift fork.
8. Temporarily install the shift cylinder onto the case to secure the
push rod in place.
9. The shift cylinder requires Loctite 272 sealant for fi nal assembly.
10. Install the input shaft, input bearing cage, and internal oil pump, if
equipped. Refer to page 61 for the procedure.
11. For MTC-4213X transfer cases, install the upper rear output
shaft into the rear transfer case half. Refer to page 62 for the
procedure.
12. Install the pocket bearing into the recess in the input shaft.
NOTE:
All shaft bearing end plays must be determined before fi nal
assembly. Refer to ”End Play Check & Adjustment” on page 63.
13. Install the two locating dowel pins into the corresponding holes in
the front case.
NOTE:
Do not install sealant at this time.
Summary of Contents for MTC-4208X Series
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